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UK and Irish agencies warn of risks from fake Wonka chocolate bars

By News Desk on March 30, 2022

Food agencies in Great Britain and Ireland have warned about the food safety risks posed by a fake chocolate bar.

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) and the Food Standards Agency (FSA) told people not to buy…
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Fake goods continue to pose public health risk, finds report

By Joe Whitworth on March 11, 2022

Distribution of counterfeit goods, including food and drink, remains a problem and has been driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to two European agencies.

Europol and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) said the…
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Nestlé identified the counterfeit coffee, which is being sold in these containers.

Warning after counterfeit Nestlé coffee found in Germany

By News Desk on November 1, 2021

A counterfeit version of Nestlé branded coffee has been found on sale in Germany and may contain foreign objects.

Nestlé Deutschland reported the product was packaged in a glass jar that looked like an old…
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Spain uncovers alleged whiskey fraud

By News Desk on December 16, 2020

Spanish authorities have uncovered what they believe to be one of the largest criminal networks for the production and illegal distribution of whiskey.

La Guardia Civil and the Spanish Tax Agency began Operation Fuco at…
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Israel's Ministry of Health released these photos as examples of counterfeit alcohol.

Israel issues adulterated alcohol warning following deaths

By News Desk on August 29, 2019

At least 13 people have died in Israel since the start of 2018 because of methanol poisoning from alcohol, according to the country’s Ministry of Health.

The agency reported these were only incidents examined in…
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Food Safety Endangered Worldwide by Increased Food Counterfeiting

By Dan Flynn on October 29, 2012

Were it not for all the insects that other tenants of a private warehouse were pretty sure were coming from a neighboring space, phony “Heinz” ketchup might now be on its way to unsuspecting consumers.Fraudulent…
Continue Reading Food Safety Endangered Worldwide by Increased Food Counterfeiting

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